College of the Arts Scholarships

The scholarships and awards have been established to support and recognize outstanding scholarship and creativity and to assist students majoring in visual arts, music, theater and dance. Please contact the departments/schools for full details. Scholarships and awards are open to incoming and continuing students.The online Scholarship Application opens January 4th.

College of the Arts: Dean’s Office Scholarships

Frieda Brahinsky and Helen Brahinsky Fromson Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: This scholarship was established by brothers Robert and David Fromson, and their father Edward, in honor of Edward’s wife Freida and her sister Helen through a scholarship for a first generation American or foreign-born American student pursuing a degree in music, musical theatre or dance. Frieda Brahinsky and Helen Brahinsky Fromson emigrated from the Ukraine in 1925 to escape religious persecution and their love of music and dance is commemorated through this scholarship.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time continuing College of the Arts students majoring in music, musical theatre or dance who are first generation American or foreign-born American students.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

Dr. Carol Channing and Mr. Harry Kullijian Arts Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Carol Channing and Mr. Harry Kullijian to honor the legacy of Dr. Carol Channing’s six decades in a performing arts career and to encourage academic excellence in the arts.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a visual art, theatre, dance or music major.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

Joseph A.W. Clayes III Performing Arts Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: Scholarship is offered through an estate gift from alumnus and benefactor Joseph A.W. Clayes III.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a visual art, theatre, dance or music major.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

Dean’s Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: The Dean of the College of the Arts, to recognize excellence and creativity.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a visual art, theatre, dance or music major.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

Kathryn T. McCarty Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: Scholarship is offered through an estate gift by Fullerton community leader and patron, Kathryn T. McCarty.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a theatre, dance or music major.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

McGarvey Family Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: Scholarship is offered through a gift from Fullerton business and community leader, the late William J. McGarvey.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a major in the College of the Arts.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

Barbara Paige Scholarship for the Performing Arts

Amount: $1,000

Established By: Scholarship is offered through a gift from Barbara Paige, to support students in the performing arts.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a theatre, dance or music major.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission, enrollment and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: N/A

Jerry Samuelson Scholarship for the Arts

Amount: $1,000-$5,000

Established By: Scholarship is established in honor of Emeritus Professor and former Dean of the College of the Arts, Dr. Jerry Samuelson, to recognize outstanding students in the College of the Arts as Jerry Samuelson Scholars.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time students who have declared a major in the College of the Arts.

Application Procedure: Part 1: Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) Part 2: Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.

Part 3: Submit single PDF file of art work; file must contain no more than six images on six separate pages; and below each image, provide the image number, title, size of work, medium, and date of completion. Upload file to Scholarship Application. Title files “Your Last Name_First Name"

Application Deadline: March 3

Art Alliance Scholarship for Junior Transfers

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Alliance to recognize creative achievement.

Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time incoming community college transfer Visual Arts students.

Application Procedure: Part 1: Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) Part 2: Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page . Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.

Part 3: Submit single PDF file of art work; file must contain no more than six images on six separate pages; and below each image, provide the image number, title, size of work, medium, and date of completion. Upload file to Scholarship Application. Title files “Your Last Name_First Name"

Application Deadline: March 3

Art Alliance Tribute Fund Graduate Grants

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Alliance to recognize creative achievement.

Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming or continuing Visual Arts MA or MFA students.

Application Procedure: Part 1: Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) Part 2: Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page . Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.

Part 3: Submit single PDF file of art work; file must contain no more than six images on six separate pages; and below each image, provide the image number, title, size of work, medium, and date of completion (provide same information for motion files). Studio artists and museum studies students submit single JPEG images within a single PDF file. Motion work should be submitted as a QuickTime file. Art historians must submit a one-page abstract of a recent research paper. All applicants must submit a one-page proposal describing how the funds will assist you in your artistic development.

Application Procedure: Part 1: Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) Part 2: Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page . Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.

Part 3: Submit single PDF file of art work; file must contain no more than six images on six separate pages; and below each image, provide the image number, title, size of work, medium, and date of completion. Upload file to Scholarship Application. Title files “Your Last Name_First Name"

Application Deadline: March 3

Art Alliance Myrt Purkiss Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Alliance to recognize creative achievement.

Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time incoming first-time freshmen Visual Arts students.

Application Procedure: Part 1: Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) Part 2: Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page . Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.

Part 3: Submit single PDF file of art work; file must contain no more than six images on six separate pages; and below each image, provide the image number, title, size of work, medium, and date of completion. Upload file to Scholarship Application. Title files “Your Last Name_First Name"

Visual Arts – Internal Process

Millie & Dale Hallberg Award

Amount:Up to $5,000 / Up to four consecutive years

Established by: This award was established by Dale M. Hallberg to recognize demonstrated excellence in visual arts students, and primarily sculpture students, with superior academic achievement, active community service, and commendable personal behavior.

Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming and continuing Visual Arts MA and MFA graduate students and undergraduate sculpture students.

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission, enrollment and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: N/A

Rose Sullivan and Rebecca Morales Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500

Established By: Annual scholarship established by Ed and Sue Sullivan in memory of Ed’s mother, Rose Sullivan, and Sue's mother, Rebecca Morales. Rose Sullivan and Rebecca Morales both had great interests in the arts - Rose in glass and crafts and Rebecca in jewelry making.

Open To: This scholarship is open to continuing students majoring in the visual arts, with an emphasis in glass.

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission, enrollment and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: N/A

Thomas Miller Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: Annual scholarship established by Carl and Patty Miller in honor of their son Thomas G. Miller to offer support, encouragement and offer financial assistance to a student with strong artistic ability who is committed to a career in visual art.

Open To: For an incoming or continuing undergraduate student majoring in visual art.

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission, enrollment and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: N/A

Leslie Peter & Norma Evelyn Johnson Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established By: Established by Emeritus Professor Larry Johnson in memory of his parents Leslie Peter & Norma Evelyn Johnson, to recognize demonstrated excellence in Illustration and to support an undergraduate student with the potential for professional accomplishment in the field of illustrative arts.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate seniors completing a BFA in the Illustration concentration. Emphasis placed on excellence in Drawing.

Music

Anne Ludmila Kruzic Music Scholarship

Established By: This scholarship was established with a gift from the estate of Anne Ludmila Kruzic, an alumna of the School of Music.

Open to: Enrolled full-time ♦ Good academic standing 2.0 minimum GPA

Criteria: For Incoming or continuing undergraduate student enrolled in a course of study in the School of Music. Students will demonstrate their community and civic involvement in their application and its relationship to their course of study, and future intentions. Preference will be given to students who have financial need.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement that demonstrates community and civic involvement. 5) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Application Deadline: March 3

David Thorsen Endowed Scholarship

Amount: $750

Established By: To provide an award to a student who intends to become a choral conductor.

Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students who intend to become choral conductors.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.3) Provide one letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement.

Application Deadline: March 3

Dream Big Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by Tam T. Tran to provide a scholarship to students demonstrating a pioneering spirit in their fields.

Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming and continuing full-time undergraduate and graduate majors in the School of Music.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.3) Provide one letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement that demonstrates community and civic involvement. 5) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Music - Internal Process

Scholarships for entering students are based upon admission to the School of Music. Decisions are made in consideration of the quality of the student’s audition, the donors’ wishes and the school’s needs. Scholarships for continuing students are awarded based upon exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the School of Music.

Gabriele Genereux String Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the School of Music. Recipient selection is made by faculty and School Director.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Criteria: Audition

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: Refer to the School of Music website for audition dates.

Alicia de Larrocha Scholarship (Keyboard)

Amount: Varies

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in piano performance.

Criteria: Audition

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: Refer to the School of Music websitefor audition dates.

Music Associates Scholarships (all areas)

Amount: Varies

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new music major students.

Criteria: Audition

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: Refer to the School of Music websitefor audition dates.

School of Music Scholarships (all areas)

Amount: Varies

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new music major students.

Criteria: Audition

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: Refer to the School of Music websitefor audition dates.

Sharlet Wolford Scholarship (all areas)

Amount: Varies

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Note: The amount of the award shall be the full amount of University fees for six or more units, in effect at the time the award is offered. The duration of the scholarship is one semester, renewable for no more than four semesters, providing that the student remains in good academic standing and meets departmental requirements for the receipt of state-funded applied music. A recipient who is disqualified for a given semester may request reinstatement for subsequent semesters, providing that the above requirements have been met.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Criteria: Audition

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: Refer to the School of Music websitefor audition dates.

Friends of Jazz Scholarships

Amount: Varies

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: N/A

Ingrid Shutkin Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Application Procedure: Awarded upon admission to the School of Music and by faculty nomination.

Application Deadline: Refer to the School of Music websitefor audition dates.

Chelsea Joy Kashergen Scholarship for Jazz Clarinet

Amount: $500

Established By: Annual scholarship established in memory of Chelsea Joy Kashergen.

Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming and continuing music majors in the Jazz & Commercial Studies program. Primary consideration will be given to a talented musician who plays clarinet as their primary instrument, or who doubles well on the clarinet. Secondary consideration will be given to a talented musician who demonstrates a commitment to adding jazz clarinet to their range of performance skills.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.3) Provide one letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Joe and Voiza Arnold Transfer Student Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Joe and Dr. Voiza Arnold, to support students who have transferred from a community college.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing transfer students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree, with any emphasis from the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.3) Provide one letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Kennedy-Zeballos Scholarship in Technical Theatre

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by Theatre & Dance Professor Abel Zeballos, to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the Department of Theatre and Dance in the area of design and technical theatre.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing theatre or dance major students with an emphasis in Design and Technical Theatre.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application.3) Provide one letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Leland and Marlita Bellot Graduate Scholarship in Theatre

Amount: $500

Established by: This scholarship was established by Leland and Marlita Bellot. Dr. Leland Bellot is a Professor Emeritus of History at Cal State Fullerton and has been connected to the university for more than 40 years. The scholarship is to support a graduate student in Department of Theatre & Dance, including Musical Theatre.

Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming and continuing graduate students.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Shaw Theatre Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Established by: This scholarship was established by Dixie Shaw to support incoming students in the Department of Theatre & Dance, who are graduating high school seniors of the Placentia Unified School District, and who have theatre/dance training.

Open to: This scholarship is open to students graduating from the Placentia Unified School District with theatre/dance training, who are pursuing a major in the Department of Theatre & Dance.

Criteria: Full-time enrollment

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Dream Big Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by Tam T. Tran to provide a scholarship to students demonstrating a pioneering spirit in their fields.

Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate majors in the Department of Theatre & Dance; open to incoming and continuing students.

Application Procedure:1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. 5) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Juliette Lunger Scholarship for Excellence in Diversity

Amount: $1,000

Established by: The Juliette Lunger Scholarship for Excellence in Diversity is intended to encourage and celebrate the role that students play in creating an environment of professionalism and diversity in theatre studies and practice. Primary consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate professionalism and support diversity as a student at Cal State Fullerton.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Theatre & Dance, in the Design/Technical Production concentration, studying Costume Design or Makeup Design.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement that demonstrates professionalism and support diversity as a student at Cal State Fullerton. 5) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online application opens January 4.

Theatre and Dance – Internal Process

Theatre and Dance Winter and Summer Session Scholarship

Amount: $500 -$1000

Established By: This scholarship is established to help support Junior and Senior students in the Department of Theatre and Dance in completing their degree.

Open To: This scholarship is open to full-time, continuing students majoring in Theatre and Dance.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. 5) Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Jerry and Merilyn Goodwin Musical Theatre Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in musical theatre.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing musical theatre students pursuing a B.F.A. degree.

Criteria: Full-time enrollment ♦ Good academic standing 3.0 minimum GPA ♦ Membership in the production unit of THE PREEMINENTS

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement which reference to THE PREEMINENTS regarding the following: 1. Strengths as a member of the group; 2. Contributions to the group; and 3. Professionalism. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Gretchen Kanne Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by Gretchen Kanne, Emeritus Professor of Theatre to recognize and honor students who demonstrate outstanding acting ability.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing senior or graduate acting major students who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Sallie Mitchell Endowed Scholarship

Amount: $750

Established by: This scholarship was established by Sallie Mitchell, Emeritus Professor of Theatre and Former Chair.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate students pursuing a theatre education degree.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Jose Quintero Scholarship

Amount: $750

Established by: This scholarship was established by the Theatre and Dance Department in memory of Jose Quintero to recognize excellence in directing, acting, design or playwriting.

Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing theatre major students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Judy and Dan Byrnes Musical Theatre Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by Judith M. Byrnes, emeritus member of Cal State Fullerton, to support a student in the musical theatre program of the Department of Theatre & Dance.

Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming and continuing students in the musical theatre department.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Theatre – Internal Process

Dr. James D. and Dorothy R. Young Founder’s Scholarship

Amount: $500

Established by: This scholarship was established by Dr. James D. and Dorothy R. Young to recognize a student who has made the most improvement in voice and diction in a performance. Recipient selection will be determined by the voice and diction faculty of the department.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing theatre major students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Karl Professional Women in Dance Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Established by: This scholarship was established by a group of women who have professional careers in the dance world. They wish to recognize and support student’s creative achievement, dedication, and potential for professional accomplishments within dance.

Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time continuing BA dance majors.

Criteria: Full-time enrollment ♦ Good academic standing 2.0 minimum GPA ♦ Exemplary work in technique and/or choreography; and the recognized desire, work ethic, and positive attitude that are necessary to pursue a career in dance beyond academia.

Application Procedure: 1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Christine Lyon Rhoades Scholarship in Dance

Amount: $1000

Established by: This scholarship was established by dance alum Christine Lyon Rhoades to recognize excellence in dance performance or choreography by a student with a commitment to a career in dance.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new or continuing full-time dance major students who are pursuing an undergraduate dance degree.

Application Procedure:1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 3) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

Application Deadline: March 3

Brian Sepel Memorial Dance Scholarship

Amount: $500

Established by:This scholarship was established by the Theatre and Dance Department in memory of Dance Accompanist Brain Sepel to recognize excellence in dance choreography or performance.

Open to: This scholarship is open to new or continuing full-time dance major students who are pursuing an undergraduate dance degree.

Application Procedure:1) Visit the Scholarshippage (it will first take you to your CSUF portal login) 2) Log into your CSUF portal and it will return you to the Scholarship page. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff (optional). 4) Write an essay or personal statement of achievement. The online application opens January 4.

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